Sr. Director, Internal Audit

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Manage the performance of the Internal Audit Department Staff
• Oversees the overall Enterprise Risk Management Process
• Maintains and audits the Company’s SOX 404 process
• Maintain internal controls documentation
• Oversee and conduct control monitoring and testing procedures
• Ensure the adequacy of control documentation and testing for audit purposes
• Determine the impact of new operational procedures on the controls of the Company and ensure controls documentation is properly updated
• Assist in the review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K and shareholder proxy materials through participation in the Disclosure Committee.
• Participate in the Company’s Compliance Committee
• Conduct control related projects as directed by the Audit Committee
• Interface with Audit Committee, external auditors and various process owners throughout the Company
• As appropriate, prepare reporting to Senior Management and the Audit Committee
• Identify and complete internal audit projects outside of recurring SOX 404 controls monitoring
• Develop the annual Internal Audit agenda for Audit Committee review and approval
• Conduct corporate level and unit level (both Company and Franchise) audits as deemed necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements

• BS or BA degree in Accounting
• CPA required

• 7-10 years of accounting experience required

  Public accounting or significant experience with internal controls required

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent understanding of internal controls, controls processes and accounting systems
• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Be able to think analytically
• Good organizational and communication skills
• Positive attitude in a team environment
• Attention to detail and quality
• Able to work independently and handle multiple priorities

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